Japanese Gold Red Ink Pad Case
This is a vintage Japanese vermilion ink pad with a lid. This type of ink is used for Hanko or Inkan, the Japanese seals. The metal container is 24 gold plated. There is a mandala wheel-like crest and rose design on the lid. There are Kanji on the bottom. This case comes with a wooden box.
- Gold
- Gold plated metal
- C1970
- Kanji on the bottom: 本店新築開店記念 株式会社 十六銀行 meaning memorial for new construction of head office, name of bank Juroku-Ginko
- Item weight: 99 grams
- Packed weight: 299 grams
- Approx. [Pad] 5 cm wide x 1.6 cm tall; [Box] 6.6 cm wide x 3.2 cm tall
- Good condition considering its age. The ink is dried out. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan
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